Helpguide’s mission is to help people understand, prevent, and resolve life’s challenges. They empower people with knowledge and hope. Their goal is to give you the information and encouragement you need to take charge of your health and well-being and make healthy choices. The web site provides balanced, up-to-date, and motivating information about mental health and lifelong wellness.

The UK National Work-Stress Network is committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses. It campaigns to advance this aim through its involvement with the Hazards Campaign; and in conjunction with the TUC, European organisations, within UK Trades Union structures.

Suicide

Befrienders listen to people who are lonely, despairing or considering suicide. They don’t judge them, don’t tell them what to do. They listen. That may not sound much – but it can make the difference between life and death. People who feel suicidal are often so focused on a particular problem or pain that they find it difficult to see a way forward. Talking openly to a befriender, in a safe and confidential environment, can help.

Daniel O’Hare was 19 years of age, when without any warning he took his own life. Daniel’s brother Matthew, aged then 10 along with his cousin Sarah, then 13 started If U Care Share to try and prevent a family suffering the pain they have. They wanted to create a lasting memory to Daniel.

PAPYRUS is a voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing. PAPYRUS supports those who live or work with suicidal young people; commissions research and campaigns for change; shares expertise and good practice; produces resources for families and professionals.

SAVE is a non-profit organisation governed by an all volunteer Board of Directors and operating under the non-profit laws of the State of Minnesota, USA. The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. It is a self-help organisation offering emotional and practical support in a number of ways: confidential telephone helpline; support information; help by e-mail; group meetings (in a number of locations); one-day conferences; residential events; information relating to practical issues and problems.

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Samaritans offer their service by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most of our branches. Samaritans is available to anyone in the UK and Ireland. If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, visit www.befrienders.org to find your nearest helpline.

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